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Tropical storm Desmond weakens 24/1/2019 The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Zimbabwe is safe from tropical storm, Desmond, which was initially expected to develop into a tropical cyclone. The SADC Climate Services Centre on Monday issued an alert that Tropical Cyclone Desmond was strengthening in the Mozambique Channel and moving towards Mozambique Coast of …
Farmers urged to grow small grains 23/1/2019 Source: Farmers urged to grow small grains | Daily News HARARE – Farmers should start adopting small grains in exchange for maize if they are to adapt to the increasing climate change, World Food Programme (WFP) country director Eddie Rowe said. Rowe said: “The most glaring impact that we …
Tea producers appeal for loans, input support 22/1/2019 The Herald Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland Bureau Tea producers in Manicaland have said they are facing challenges in acquiring inputs, a development they believe might contribute to a lower output this season. Zimbabwe Farmers Union (tea commodity) provincial chairman Mr Charles Sanhanga said farmers in the Honde …
Tobacco marketing season delayed 22/1/2019 Buyers at a tobacco auction floor in this file picture The Chronicle Harare BureauZimbabwe’s tobacco marketing season will be delayed this year due to late planting resulting from late rains, according to the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board chief executive Dr Andrew Matibiri. Tobacco is the country’s largest foreign …
Farmers urged to continue planting despite erratic rains 21/1/2019 The Herald Midlands Bureau Farmers in the Midlands province have been urged to continue planting despite erratic rainfall patterns. Some farmers were beginning to lose hope due to the continued dry spell and erratic rains across the province, resulting in crops wilting. In an interview …
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Govt steps up fight against armyworm 21/1/2019 The Herald Emmah Chinyamutangira Manicaland Correspondent Government has come to the rescue of farmers in Manicaland by providing pesticides to control the outbreak of the African armyworm which has so far damaged four hectares of maize. About 40 hectares of cereal crops and another 40 hectares of …
Zimbabwe saves $100m in wheat imports 20/1/2019 Source: Zimbabwe saves $100m in wheat imports | Sunday Mail (Local News) Tanyaradzwa Rusike and Lorraine Matimbe Zimbabwe is set to save at least $100 million in wheat imports in the next four months following steady deliveries of the cereal from last winter’s production that have hit 150 …
Govt trains facilitators 17/1/2019 The Herald Manicaland Correspondent GOVERNMENT is training facilitators to capacitate farmers in controlling the spread of the fall armyworm and other pests that have caused massive crop damage in farmlands in Manicaland. In an interview with The Herald, Agritex crops and livestock production officer, Mr Paul Sakuhuni, said Government has …
Heavy storm ravages homes 17/1/2019 The Herald Tawanda Mangoma in CHIREDZI More than 200 families in Chiredzi, Zaka and Mwenezi districts in Masvingo province were left homeless after heavy storms ravaged the three areas last week. The storms also destroyed schools, resulting in learners taking lessons in the open, under trees. The chairman of …
Met Office warns of heavy rains 17/1/2019 The Chronicle Auxilia Katongomara, Chronicle Reporter THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said the country is expected to experience heavy rains that may result in flash floods and damage to property. The rains which began on Tuesday are expected to last up to tomorrow. The MSD said …